New England Patriots draft picks tracker: Updated list of 2026 selections, next pick predictions

New England Patriots draft picks tracker: Updated list of 2026 selections, next pick predictions originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . How do you follow up a nine-win improvement and Super Bowl appearance?

History shows it isn't easy to get back to the Super Bowl and win it, but the foundation to sustained success starts at the draft. The New England Patriots are in a much more luxurious spot than they were a year ago, without as many obvious needs, but there are still areas of the roster that could use an upgrade or simply just more depth. The wide receiver position is chief among them, but the potential addition of Eagles WR A.

J. Brown in the months ahead could make it less of a concern in this draft. The Patriots brought in Dre'Mont Jones to upgrade their pass-rush this offseason, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see Mike Vrabel bring in a young, moldable pass-rusher after he spent the playoffs watching elite edge defenders get after his quarterback.

The Sporting News is tracking every Patriots selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, from the first round to the seventh. Follow along below as New England makes its picks. MORE: Complete 2026 NFL Draft order New England Patriots draft picks 2026 Who did the Patriots draft?